Richard was suddenly overcome by a foreboding sensation, like an impending storm. "It's been a while, so the injury has healed." "A while? It's only been a couple of hours. Don't tell me you've got some super healing power," Pearl retorted with a forced smile. Richard acted surprised. "Oops, you caught me."

"Richard!"

Frustrated, Pearl grabbed his hand and dragged him towards the marriage bureau. "Well, it's not too late now. We're right at the entrance, so we can still get a divorce." Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ Findɴovel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

But Richard wasn't budging. After all his efforts, there was no way he would let her slip away.

Pearl glanced back at him, expecting some reaction to her tug-of-war, only to notice a hint of hurt in Richard's eyes. Did she misinterpret his expression?

Richard stayed silent, looking vulnerable. "Please don't get a divorce," he pleaded, sounding like a scared teenager fearing abandonment.

Pearl felt a surge of guilt for her outburst.

be hurt, realized he'd found another way to manipulate Pearl-her weakness for vulnerability. If he

ever tried this trick on Pearl, he'd immediately set

awkward silence fell

had gone too far, Pearl gently tugged his

blinked but didn't say

just kidding. We're not getting a divorce. There's no way we'll

out, gesturing for her

"I'm sorry.

nodded, but he couldn't stop

focused on soothing him, didn't notice

Pearl wasn't

her off at the office. Before driving off, he leaned out

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